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Volunteer with HART of Maine!

Volunteer Opportunities

HART is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to rescuing and caring for homeless cats. With no public funding, we depend on the passion and commitment of volunteers and staff to provide essential care, raise funds, and create a safe, loving environment for our feline residents.

No matter your skills or interests, there’s a way for you to get involved and make a difference:

Current Opportunities

  • Directly care for our cats and help maintain their living spaces:

    Mornings (8-10 AM): Clean cat rooms, feed cats, handle laundry and dishes, sweep, and mop floors

    Afternoons (2-5 PM): Clean litter boxes, fill water dishes, socialize cats, and assist with special projects

  • Help keep our operations running smoothly with tasks like, answering phones and assisting visitors and volunteers, filing, data entry, and organization.

  • This is one of the most rewarding jobs at HART! Work directly with adopters and match them up with their perfect forever friend. Prepare for and conduct open-house tours and tours by appointment, process adoption applications and adoption paperwork.

    *To join the adoption team you must have in depth training. You will work with the shelter manager to determine if this role is right for you.

  • Support the health and well-being of our cats:

    Mornings (7-9:30 AM) & Evening (5-7 PM): Administer medications (including insulin), feed cats, and provide basic care like nail clipping and grooming

    *To join the adoption team you must have in depth training. You will work with the medical manager to determine if this role is right for you.

  • Offer a temporary home to kittens, nursing mothers, or cats recovering from medical treatments. Learn how you can provide lifesaving care to our most vulnerable residents.

    Learn more about kitten and medical fostering with HART here.

  • Taking cats to vet appointments, delivering food and supplies to foster homes or the shelter and transporting cats from rescue partners to HART.

  • The Development Committee at HART plays a vital role in advancing the organization’s mission through a variety of initiatives. Our team manages HART’s branding, marketing, communication efforts, and overseeing HART’s fundraising. This includes multiple fundraising campaigns annually, programs such as cat sponsorships, memberships, planned giving, grants, and through events like HART’s huge annual yard sale. Additionally, the committee nurtures corporate partnerships by engaging business leaders within the community to build mutually beneficial relationships.

Open Leadership Opportunities

We’re seeking passionate individuals for the following roles:

  • Work with staff, cat owners, and rescue organizations to save as many cats as possible. You’ll coordinate intake requests, arrange shelter placements, and help find the best solutions for cats in need.

    To learn more or apply, contact our shelter manager at: cmeyer@hartofme.org.

  • Help grow and manage HART’s volunteer base. Recruit new volunteers, match them with opportunities, keep them engaged through regular communications, and manage the volunteer software database.

    To learn more or apply, contact our shelter manager at: cmeyer@hartofme.org.

  • HART’s Board of Directors plays a vital role in guiding our mission. Board Members commit to a two-year term, attending monthly meetings, participating in committees, and supporting fundraising efforts. This rewarding opportunity is ideal for individuals with leadership experience in business, government, philanthropy, or nonprofits. We are especially seeking expertise in Accounting/Finance, Facilities, Grant Writing and Development, Human Resources, and Veterinary Medicine.

    To learn more or apply, contact our Board President at president@hartofme.org.

GET INVOLVED 

If you're interested in volunteering at HART, please fill out a VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Please Note: Volunteers under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other designated adult while working at HART.

For Community Service Volunteers Please review our policies page here.

Careers at HART

Learn more about careers and open positions at HART here.